16 Health Secrets Olympians Know

You'll never need to land a triple toe loop or steer a rocketing bobsled (we hope), but how to eat for energy, unkink your back, and smile away nerves? Those kinds of tips could come in handy, so we got them from 10 spectacular Winter Olympians. Thanks, ladies, and good luck out there.

Power up with a parfait

Power up with a parfait

"Before a workout, I'll have Greek yogurt with almonds, blueberries, and pineapple. The yogurt has the perfect mix of protein and fat, the fruit provides carbs, and almonds add an energizing boost of omega-3 fats." —Alpine skier Lindsey Vonn, 29, who won the women's downhill at the 2010 Olympics

Beat anxiety with RPMs

Beat anxiety with RPMs

"A few minutes of meditation gives me more clarity and focus, and it's as rejuvenating as caffeine. But it's so easy to skip it if I don't do it first thing. So I live by the RPM rule: Rise, pee, meditate. In that order." —Snowboarder Gretchen Bleiler, 32